I'm so happy and excited (ok, a little nervous) to announce that Gary and I are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner at OUR little house this year! The reason? Well, Lincoln and Chandra both have a soccer tournament DURING Thanksgiving in California. That's right, the parents are leaving us stranded to watch their two favorite and youngest kids! MY closest in-law, Gary's sister, Susan, who lives in Spanish Fork, is actually spending Thanksgiving with HER in-laws (not ME, the other side or her family). Each of my married brothers (4) have in-laws that are also local and so Gary and I both assumed that due to the circumstanses, they would be spending the holiday with them, which three of them are. And then the other night we found out that my cousin, Aaron and his wife, Stacey are not going anywhere either! So that leaves us with Gary and Tara, Ryan and Jessica, Aaron and Stacey, and Dallin...Total grounds for having our OWN Turkey dinner, eh?
I've NEVER cooked a turkey before, EVER. So, this is where you ALL send me your most favorite recipes (I'm not just suggesting, I'm BEGGING). Seriously!
It can't be that hard right? I actually really am up for the challenge, but am ALWAYS open (and quite enjoy) trying new recipes, or maybe some directions on what I'm supposed to do with this large bird?!?
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Just make sure you make my yummy potatoes and you'll be fine! YOu are a great cook...I wish I was coming there for THanksgiving! :)
PS! I love that you said your parents most favorite, and youngest 2 children! That is how it goes in my family too! lol
I no recipes only have advice, two things actually...
1. Call Aunt Diane for the recipe for everything and,
2. Make sure you take the neck and giblet crap out of the turkey otherwise it won't cook properly (I know from experience)
We are going to miss you but we hope to see you soon. Happy turkey day.
I love the comment "neck and giblet crap".
I so wish you were all coming up to see me tomorrow. (it's not too late) But, I am sure your turkey dinner will be fabulous. I have heard you are quite a cook.
My only advice - don't overcook the turkey, rip out that silly pop up gadget and use a good meat thermometer - go to 150, take out of the oven, wrap in foil and let cook to 165 degrees out on the counter. Perfect, juicy turkey.
OK I know this is too late probbely but DEEP FRY IT! bring a little texas into your dindin and do it. they are soooooooo delish and juicy!
So...how did it go? I want to know if your feast was a success!
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